Directors:
Dr. Barbara Kennedy(Not Currently Accepting New Clients)
Dr. Barbara Kennedy offers assessment and treatment services for children, teens, and young adults struggling with a range of emotional, behavioural, social, and learning concerns. Her evidence-based approach is collaborative, playful, and developmentally sensitive. In addition to treating anxiety, mood, and behavioural concerns, she also has a special interest working with very young children and providing tailored parenting consultations.
Dr. Barbara Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy completed her Ph.D. in the Counselling & Applied Psychology program at the University of Calgary, a program accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Dr. Kennedy has provided psychological assessment and treatment services in community mental health clinics, specialty health clinics, residential treatment programs, and private practice over the past 12 years. Throughout her training and experience, she has specialized in working with children, youth, and families struggling with a variety of emotional, behavioural, social, and learning difficulties. Dr. Kennedy enjoys working with children, youth, and young adults struggling with a range of concerns including anxiety, selective mutism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, behavioural problems, social and family relationship challenges, learning concerns, and difficulties adjusting to stressful life events. Dr. Kennedy also has a special interest working with families of very young children (under age 5), and in providing research-based parenting consultations for parents of children and teens. Dr. Kennedy adopts a developmentally-sensitive and client-centered perspective of an individual's concerns, considering each person’s culture, relationships, and previous experiences. Her integrative, collaborative, and playful therapeutic approach includes cognitive-behavioural therapy, attachment-based parent-child interventions, and play-based therapies with younger children. Dr. Kennedy is also experienced in conducting psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and young adults, including diagnostic social-emotional assessments (to identify ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, etc.) and psycho-educational/cognitive assessments (to identify learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, etc.). Comprehensive psychological assessments can be helpful in clarifying children’s mental health challenges, learning profiles, academic challenges, and cognitive strengths, which can inform family support plans and academic planning in school settings. Dr. Kennedy is committed to ensuring families and school-based teams fully understand assessment results, and feel supported in implementing specific recommendations. In addition to working with families and individuals, Dr. Kennedy also occasionally offers therapeutic groups, parent workshops, and community presentations focused on various childhood mental health topics. She has previously facilitated group programs to help address anxiety, depression, selective mutism, OCD, and various parenting challenges. Dr. Kennedy has also previously provided workshops and presentations to school districts, graduate students, other psychologists, and allied community professionals such as early-childhood educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, public health nurses, and child development consultants. Dr. Kennedy is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (Registrant #2176), holds adjunct faculty member status in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria, and is a member of the BC Psychological Association. Dr. Kennedy also provides supervision to psychology graduate students and to new psychologists as they complete their registration process with the College of Psychologists of BC. In addition to her work with Victoria Child & Family Psychological Services, she also holds a staff position on a local Child & Youth Mental Health team. |
Dr. MArei PerrinDr. Marei Perrin is committed to providing developmentally sensitive and research supported psychology services for a variety of childhood concerns in a gentle, fun, and creative manner. Special interests include childhood anxiety; prevention and treatment of mental health and behavioural difficulties in early childhood; and adapting mental health treatments for special populations (e.g., children with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or autism).
Dr. Marei Perrin
Dr. Perrin received her Ph.D. in Clinical Lifespan Psychology at the University of Victoria. She completed her pre-doctoral residency at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Both settings were accredited by the American and Canadian Psychology Association. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Perrin has provided complex assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families in university, community mental health, hospital, forensic, and private practice settings. She is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (Registrant #1981). Dr. Perrin is passionate about working with children, families, and young adults in empowering them with information, helping set achievable goals, and helping learn practical tools to live healthier and happier lives. Her practice focuses on the treatment of a variety of common childhood concerns, such as behaviour, mood, and emotion regulation; parent-child relationship challenges; and adjustment to life stressors, including medical illness. Dr. Perrin has a special interest in helping children (and their families) overcome anxiety concerns, such as separation anxiety, selective mutism, social anxiety, phobias, and generalized anxiety. She has expertise in treating obsessive compulsive disorder and tics. She enjoys adapting treatment to meet the unique needs of young children and children with neurodevelopmental differences (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders). Dr. Perrin draws on research supported interventions including cognitive behaviour therapy, behaviour therapy, parent interventions, mindfulness, and play therapy (for her young clients!). She uses a great deal of creativity, humour, and sensitivity to meaningfully engage with children and families in a supportive manner. Dr. Perrin has extensive knowledge in child, adolescent, and young adult assessments. Her expertise includes preschool behaviour, social-emotional, and cognitive assessments; comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for school-aged children and university students; and child/adolescent diagnostic assessments (such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; anxiety disorders, mood disorders etc.). She was a Qualified Specialist in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders for a number of years. Dr. Perrin follows “best practices” informed by current research for conducting assessments. She strives to communicate complex findings in easily understood terms and to provide practical recommendations to support the child’s functioning. Dr. Perrin is always excited to share developmental and child mental health information with others! She delights in giving community talks to parents, teachers, and allied health professionals on a wide variety of topics. She enjoys delivering group interventions to children, youths, and parents. She has taught graduate level psychology courses at the University of Victoria. Topics have included child and adolescent therapy, child psychosocial functioning, and adult psychosocial functioning. She holds adjunct faculty member status in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria. |
Team psychologists:
Dr. Megan Ames(Not Currently Accepting New Clients)
Dr. Megan Ames provides psychological assessment, therapy, and consultation services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families for a variety of presenting concerns, which may include anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance use, and learning and behavioural challenges. Her approach is evidenced-based, client-centered, and developmentally informed. Dr. Ames also holds special interests in adapting treatment for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Dr. Megan Ames
Dr. Megan Ames is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of British Columbia (Registrant #2346). She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Developmental Psychology at York University and her doctoral internship in Child, Youth, and Family Services at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Ontario. Both training settings were accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Dr. Ames has provided psychological services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents in outpatient community-based mental health hospital, university-based mental health clinic, and private practice settings. Dr. Ames provides psycho-educational assessment, therapy, and consultation services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers for a variety of presenting concerns, which may include anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance use, and learning and behavioural challenges. Dr. Ames’ approach to treatment is evidenced-based (i.e., supported by research), client-centered, and developmentally informed. She draws on cognitive behavioural, dialectical behavioural skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing approaches in her work. Dr. Ames has a special interest adapting treatment when working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In addition to providing individual treatment, she has facilitated several child and parent groups aimed toward youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders who are struggling to manage anxiety symptoms. |
Dr. Katherine AndrewsDr. Katherine Andrews provides psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation to children, adolescents, and families with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and learning concerns. Katherine’s approach prioritizes building a trusting relationship with children and families. She uses evidenced-based practices best-suited for each individual’s needs. While Katherine completes the process of registration, all of her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist.
Dr. Katherine Andrews
Dr. Katherine Andrews is currently in the process of becoming registered as a psychologist. She completed her PhD in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at McGill University. She completed her pre-doctoral residency at Westshore and Victoria Child and Youth Mental Health. Both training settings are accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Katherine has experience working in hospitals, schools, private practice, community mental health, and university settings in Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and caregivers with a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety (school anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism, generalized anxiety, etc.), emotional and behavioural dysregulation, depression, OCD, and family relationship challenges. Katherine uses evidenced-based approaches and primarily practices from a cognitive-behavioural orientation. Her work is also influenced by attachment principles and is developmentally-informed. She enjoys creatively tailoring treatment to the individual or family using a collaborative approach. Katherine also specializes in conducting child and adolescent assessments, including comprehensive psychoeducational, social-emotional, and diagnostic assessments (such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; anxiety disorders, etc.). She is passionate about supporting children and their families to reach their full potential within academic, social, and emotional spheres by helping them understand their unique strengths and challenges. When she’s not working, Katherine enjoys swimming, reading, baking, and hanging out with her dog, Wally! While Katherine completes the process of registration, all of her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist. |
Dr. Jackie BushDr. Bush takes a sensitive, non-judgemental, warm, and fun approach to working with children, youth, and caregivers. Dr. Bush works from an integrative, empirically-based practice to help children and youth with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, mood, behaviour, and relationships. Dr. Bush has an interest in working with diverse families, such as those experiencing separation, divorce, and remarriage.
Dr. Jackie Bush
Dr. Bush earned her PhD in Clinical Lifespan Psychology at the University of Victoria. She completed her pre-doctorial residency at Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Both training settings were accredited by the Canadian Psychology Association. Dr. Bush has worked in hospitals, community organizations, private practice, and university settings. Dr. Bush focuses on providing assessment and therapy services to children, youth, and families needing support with a range of difficulties, including developmental, behavioural, emotional, social, parenting, and relationship challenges. Dr. Bush enjoys working with children and families experiencing separation, divorce, and re-partnering. Dr. Bush works within an empathic, sensitive, and developmentally-informed approach. She believes in creating a safe, non-judgemental, and warm therapeutic environment in which children, youth, and caregivers feel heard, seen, and accepted.. Dr. Bush works from an integrative, empirically-based practice that can involve combining creative and playful approaches, such as play, sand tray, and art with established therapies, such as cognitive behaviour therapy. Dr. Bush enjoys working with parents and children from attachment-based approaches. Dr. Bush has extensive experience conducting child, adolescent, and young adult assessments, including social-emotional and cognitive assessments; comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for school-aged children and university students; and child/adolescent diagnostic assessments (such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; anxiety disorders, mood disorders, etc.). Dr. Bush enjoys providing talks to caregivers, educators, and other health professionals in the community. She loves providing group interventions to caregivers. Dr. Bush has taught courses in the psychology department at the University of Victoria, and she provides clinical supervision to doctoral-level psychology graduate students and to other therapists. |
Dr. Sonia FinsethDr. Sonia Finseth works with children, youth, and caregivers, providing consultation, assessment, and therapy for a range of emotional, behavioural, social, and learning concerns. Dr. Finseth takes a patient, compassionate, and playful approach, and enjoys getting to know each individual she works with in order to help them tackle their unique challenges and make use of their inimitable strengths. Dr. Finseth works from a LGBTQ2S+-affirmative and trauma-informed lens.
Dr. Sonia Finseth
Dr. Sonia Finseth is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (registrant #2662). She earned her PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Toronto, a program accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Dr. Finseth has provided psychological services in a variety of settings in both British Columbia and Ontario, including schools, universities, community mental health centres, and private practice. Dr. Finseth enjoys working with children, youth, and caregivers, providing assessment and treatment for a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, school anxiety, and phobias), selective mutism, OCD, depression, emotional/behavioural dysregulation, and family relationship challenges. Dr. Finseth has a special interest in assisting individuals who are exploring and/or struggling with aspects of their identity. Dr. Finseth works from a LGBTQ2S+-affirmative and trauma-informed lens. Dr. Finseth provides evidence-based, client-centered care. She takes a patient, compassionate, and playful approach to therapy, integrating cognitive-behavioural therapy, attachment-based and family systems therapies, mindfulness, as well as play therapy for younger children. She enjoys getting to know each individual she works with in order to help them tackle their unique challenges and make use of their inimitable strengths. Dr. Finseth also has expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments for school age children and youth, including diagnostic mental health assessments (to identify anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.) and psychoeducational assessments (to identify learning disorders, intellectual disabilities). Dr. Finseth enjoys the process of helping individuals understand their areas of strength and challenge, and also appreciates opportunities to assist parents and school personnel in supporting children’s optimal social, emotional, and academic growth. In addition to her work with Victoria Child and Family Psychological Services, Dr. Finseth holds a staff position with the Eating Disorders Program South Vancouver Island. In her free time, Dr. Finseth finds opportunities to read novels, play basketball, bake pies, and spend time with family and friends. |
Dr. Jessica GISSIDr. Gissi’s approach to therapy balances warmth, compassion, and humour. She believes all clients have inherent strengths that can be nurtured in a supportive and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. She enjoys getting to know each of her clients as unique individuals and collaboratively developing treatment plans that align with their therapy goals.
Dr. Jessica Gissi
Dr. Gissi is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (registrant #2774). She earned her Ph.D. in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto (OISE). She completed her predoctoral residency at Victoria and Saanich Child and Youth Mental Health. She has worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health, university, hospital, private practice, and schools in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. Dr. Gissi takes a client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to her work with clients and families. Her vision is to work alongside clients in their journeys with mental health, with the primary goal of cultivating a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. Her approach balances warmth, compassion, and humour. She enjoys getting to know each of her clients as unique individuals and developing treatment plans that align with their therapy goals. Dr. Gissi has experience working with anxiety, depression, self-harm, OCD, adjustment difficulties, selective mutism, and emotion/behaviour dysregulation. She draws from several evidence-based therapies depending on her client’s needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, play/filial therapy, and emotion-focused family therapy. She also works from a LGBTQ2S+-affirming and culturally-sensitive lens. In addition to her work in the clinic, Dr. Gissi also holds a staff position at Jack Ledger House, a child/youth inpatient program at Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health. When she’s not working, Dr. Gissi enjoys hiking, camping, surfing, playing basketball, and trail running with her dog Miska! |
Dr. Drew HallidayDr. Halliday provides psychological therapy, assessment and consultation. He takes a client-centered, developmentally informed approach to therapy, to support clients with emotional and behavioural challenges. Dr. Halliday uses a range of therapeutic modalities, including interpersonal, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioural and play-based approaches. He takes a warm and empathic approach to meet clients where they are currently at, and to empower them as advocates for their own well-being.
Dr. Drew Halliday
Dr. Halliday received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from the University of Victoria. He completed a CPA-accredited, pre-doctoral residency at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Dr. Halliday has practiced in a variety of settings, including schools, private homes, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, rehabilitation units, community mental health centres and private practices. Dr. Halliday’s practice focuses on supporting children, youth and their parents to overcome mental health challenges. He is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (Registrant #2645), and is a member of the BC Psychological Association. In addition to his work with Victoria Child and Family Psychological Services, he also holds a staff position at the Queen Alexandra Centre’s tertiary-level interdisciplinary treatment program (the Anscomb Program). Dr. Halliday takes a client-centered, developmentally informed approach to therapy, to support clients with a range of emotional and behavioural challenges. Dr. Halliday draws from a number of therapeutic modalities, including interpersonal, cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness-based, emotion-focused, and psychodynamic therapies. He takes a warm and empathic approach that strives to meet each client and family where they are currently at, and to empower them to become sustainable advocates for their own mental health and well-being. Dr. Halliday has extensive training in Neuropsychology, which is the study of brain-behaviour relationships. He is trained in a wide range of assessment techniques and incorporates this expertise within a bio-psycho-social framework to his assessment services. Dr. Halliday offers neuropsychological, psychoeducational, psychodiagnostic, and post-concussion assessments to children, youth and young adults. Dr. Halliday grew up on the West Coast of Canada and has travelled and lived abroad extensively, including previous work in Global Health. He deeply values the importance of diversity in the broadest sense, particularly within the practice of Psychology. Dr. Halliday is committed to creating a safe and ethical space for all clients, and to acknowledging and respecting cultural differences within his relationships. |
Dr. Vincenza MartinovichVincenza adopts a warm, non-judgemental, and creative approach to her work with children and families. She practices from an integrative framework that incorporates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, filial therapy, and emotion-focused family therapy, as well as various play-based techniques (i.e., art, storytelling, etc.). Vincenza holds that all children have strengths that can be drawn on and built upon, and strives to communicate this belief in her work with families.
Dr. Vincenza Martinovich
Dr. Vincenza Martinovich has a PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Alberta, a program accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Vincenza completed her pre-doctoral residency at Saanich and Westshore Child and Youth Mental Health in 2021. She has experience providing assessment, treatment, and consultation services in school and community mental health settings. She is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (Registrant #2807). Vincenza adopts a warm, non-judgemental, and creative approach to her work with children and families. She has an interest in working with young children who experience challenges with anxiety and emotion regulation. Vincenza’s collaborative, family-based approach actively involves caregivers in supporting their loved ones and fostering their parent-child attachment relationship. Vincenza practices from an integrative framework that incorporates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, filial therapy, and emotion-focused family therapy, as well as various play-based techniques (i.e., art, sand-tray, storytelling, etc.). She holds that all children have strengths that can be drawn on and built upon, and strives to communicate this belief in her work with families. In addition to her work at the clinic, Vincenza also holds a staff position at Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health on the Vancouver Island Children’s Assessment Network (VICAN) team. In her spare time, Vincenza enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, and playing with her puppy, Max. |
Clea Sturgess, M.SC.Clea holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Victoria and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria. Clea has experience working with a variety of client presentations, including anxiety, depression, OCD, behaviour and emotion regulation, and suicidal ideation. While Clea is completing her Ph.D., all of her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist.
Clea Sturgess, M.SC.
Clea holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Victoria and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria. For the past seven years, she has trained under the supervision of registered psychologists to work with children, youth, and their families. Clea takes a client-centered, humanistic, and strengths-based approach when working with youth and their caregivers. She believes that children and youth are active participants in their lives and create meaning for themselves. She works with clients to create an allied foundation from which she can help build on strengths to work through whatever they are facing. She draws from cognitive-behavioural, dialectical-behavioural, mindfulness, and emotion-focused therapy approaches, and works from a neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ2S+-affirming, and culturally sensitive lens. Clea has experience working with a variety of client presentations including anxiety, depression, OCD, and behaviour and emotion regulation, and has a special interest in working with youth on the Autism Spectrum. She also conducts psychoeducational assessments with children, youth, and young adults. Her research interests include adolescent health, substance use, and recovery from internalized stigma. While Clea is completing her Ph.D., all of her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist. |
Dr. Katherine VinkDr. Katherine Vink provides psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation to children, adolescents, and families struggling with a range of emotional, behavioural, and learning concerns. Her therapeutic approach is strengths-based, compassionate, flexible, and fun. Dr. Vink integrates several evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioural, family systems, and play-based approaches, to best support each client’s unique needs, goals, and strengths.
Dr. Katherine Vink
Dr. Katherine Vink has a PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Alberta, a program accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. She completed her pre-doctoral residency at Saanich and Westshore Child and Youth Mental Health. Dr. Vink has experience working in hospital, community mental health, school, and university settings in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. She is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (Registrant #2633). Dr Vink’s approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and fun. Understanding the importance of feeling comfortable in the therapeutic environment, Dr. Vink focuses on building positive and collaborative relationships with each of her clients. She works alongside her clients to better understand their unique challenges, as well as their natural strengths, resilience, and ability for change and growth. Dr. Vink provides psychological assessment, therapy, and consultation to children, adolescents, and their families. She has training and expertise in the assessment and treatment of a variety of client presentations, including anxiety (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, school anxiety, and separation anxiety), OCD, depression, behaviour and emotion regulation, and parent-child relationship challenges. Dr. Vink’s practice is integrative, and primarily incorporates cognitive-behavioural, dialectical-behavioural, family systems, and play-based therapeutic approaches. Dr. Vink also has expertise in providing comprehensive psychoeducational assessments. She enjoys working with children and adolescents to better understand their unique learning styles in order to best support their academic, social, and emotional growth. Outside of work, Dr. Vink can often be found hiking, exploring nature, spending time with family and friends, or baking cinnamon buns! |
Rahel YOmani, M.Sc.Ms. Yomani provides psychological assessment and treatment to children, youth, and families presenting with developmental, emotional, behavioural, social, learning, parent-child, and family relationship challenges. She enjoys adapting treatment to the unique needs of children with neurodevelopmental differences (e.g., ASD, ADHD, Learning Disorders). Her evidence-based approach to treatment is integrative, developmentally-sensitive, client-centered, warm, and empathic.
Rahel Yomani, M.Sc.
Ms. Rahel Yomani is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (Registrant #2518). She completed her M.Sc. in Developmental and School Psychology at Moscow State University. Over the past 25 years, Ms. Yomani has provided comprehensive psychological assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families in schools, community mental health settings and private practice in Israel and Ontario. Throughout her training and experience, Ms. Yomani has specialized in working with children, youth, and families with developmental, emotional, behavioural, social, learning, parent-child, and family relationship challenges. Her practice focuses on the treatment of a variety of common childhood concerns, such as anxiety, depression, behavior, mood, emotion regulation, and adjustment to life stressors. She enjoys adapting treatment to meet the unique needs of children with neurodevelopmental differences (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders). Ms.Yomani draws on research supported interventions including cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, parent interventions, mindfulness, play therapy and emotion focused family therapy. Her approach to treatment is integrative, developmentally-sensitive, client-centered, warm and empathic. She believes in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and warm therapeutic environment in which children, youth, and caregivers feel heard, seen, and accepted. Ms. Yomani has extensive experience conducting child, adolescent, and young adult assessments, including social-emotional and cognitive assessments, comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for school-aged children and university students, and child/adolescent diagnostic assessments (such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; anxiety disorders, mood disorders, etc.). |
Other Team Members
Maddy DoucetteMaddy holds an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria, specializing in Neuropsychology. She is currently providing psychometry services. While Maddy is completing her Ph.D., all of her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist.
Maddy Doucette
Maddy holds an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria, specializing in Neuropsychology. Over the past four years, she has been training under the supervision of registered psychologists to work with children, youth, and their families. Maddy’s approach is warm, non-judgmental, and fun. She enjoys helping youth and their families better understand their unique strengths and areas of challenge, providing practical strategies to best support them in the future. Maddy has experience working with youth with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and behaviour and emotion dysregulation, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, and learning disorders. She has experience in conducting psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments with children and youth. Maddy’s research interests encompass a broad range of areas, from investigating the impacts of concussions, sports, and physical activity on cognition, to exploring sex differences in cognitive functions and studying factors specific to female cognition. In her spare time, Maddy enjoys crocheting, reading and cuddling with her dog, Poppy. While Maddy is completing her Ph.D., all of her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist. |
Maiya GillespieMaiya is completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Justice at the University of Victoria. She is passionate about working with children and youth, and takes a warm and empathetic approach. Maiya is currently providing administrative and operational support at the Victoria Child and Family Psychological Services clinic. All of her activities will be supervised by registered psychologists.
Maiya Gillespie
Maiya Gillespie is an undergraduate student completing her fourth year of Psychology and Social Justice studies at the University of Victoria. She has a background in program coordination for non-profits, as well as in outreach work with youth who face mental health and substance use challenges. She also has over 5 years of experience working with children and families through her time as a swim instructor. Maiya’s long term goal is to pursue graduate studies in Psychology. Maiya is currently providing administrative and operational support at the Victoria Child and Family Psychological Services clinic. All of her activities will be supervised by registered psychologists. She looks forward to continuing to support and learn from the VCFPS team in the important work they do! |
Jessi LewisJessi holds an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria with a specialization in Neuropsychology. She is currently providing psychometry and intake services. While Jessi is completing her Ph.D., all of her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist.
Jessi Lewis
Jessi holds an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria with a specialization in Neuropsychology. For the past four years, she has been training under the supervision of registered psychologists to work with children, youth, and their families. Jessi takes a warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach. Through her work, she aims to help youth and families better understand areas of strength and challenge in order to identify useful tools and best support the client. Jessi has experience working with youth with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, behaviour and emotion regulation, and suicidal ideation as well as neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, and learning disorders. She specializes in psychoeducational assessments with children and youth. Jessi’s research interests include evidence-informed supports for symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders, and she is also interested in the policy work that informs such supports and resource allocation. While Jessi is completing her Ph.D., all of her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist. |
Christina Robillard Christina has a M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria. Christina is currently working as an intake team member for Victoria Child & Family Psychological Services. While Christina is completing her Ph.D., all of her activities will be supervised by registered psychologists.
Christina Robillard
Christina has a M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria. For the past three years, she has been training under the supervision of registered psychologists who work with children, youth, and their families. Christina is currently working as a member of the intake team for Victoria Child & Family Psychological Services. Christina takes a warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental approach to working with youth, young adults, and their families. She believes that her clients are the experts of their experience and focuses therapy on harnessing their unique strengths to overcome mental health challenges and create fulfilling lives. Christina’s approach to therapy draws primarily from cognitive-behavioural and dialectical-behavioural approaches. Christina has clinical and research experience in a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, and self-harm. She also has experience in performing psychoeducational assessment with children, adolescents, and young adults. In her spare time, Christina enjoys spending time with her pets, reading, and exploring Vancouver Island. While Christina is completing her Ph.D., all her activities will be supervised by a registered psychologist. |
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Victoria Child & Family Psychological Services is the only private group psychology clinic in the greater Victoria area with a focus on children, teens, and young adults. We provide various psychological assessment and treatment services to clients with a wide range of presenting problems and concerns. If you are a doctoral-level clinical or counselling psychologist registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of BC, we would be happy to hear from you. To discuss opportunities that may be available within our centre, please contact one of our co-directors: Dr. Barbara Kennedy or Dr. Marei Perrin, by calling 250-880-4243. You can also use our contact form here.
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Content found on or through the Website or paper publications which bear the name of or credit to a third party creator require the permission of that party for any reproduction or other use. UNAUTHORIZED COPYING, REPRODUCTION, MODIFICATION, REPUBLISHING, UPLOADING, POSTING, TRANSMITTING OR DUPLICATING OF ANY OF THE MATERIAL IS PROHIBITED. No Professional-Client Relationship Created and No advice provided. Your access to or use of the Website does not create a professional-client or fiduciary relationship. Any communications with VCFPS Personnel through the Website does not create professional-client relationship or fiduciary relationship. The Content does not constitute legal or other professional advice and should not be relied upon for any reason. The information provided on the Website is general in nature and should never be substituted for information or treatment obtained from a Registered Psychologist or other licensed medical professional after considering your personal circumstances. Any content containing professional opinion or advice constitutes the opinion of the author alone and does not represent the views and opinions of VCFPS, or other VCFPS Personnel and Affiliates. You agree that you will not consider the Website’s content to be a suitable substitute for professional advice. If you have any concerns about the contents of the Website, please contact VCFPS directly. Websites linked to this site. Certain websites may be linked to this site. VCFPS is not responsible for the contents of any linked websites and makes no representations or warranties, and does not endorse, any website that is linked to this Website, the contents of any such website, the information appearing on any such website or any of the products or services described on any such website. The fact that a website is linked to this Website does not imply that VCFPS or the VCFPS Personnel and Affiliates sponsor, endorse or are affiliated or associated with the entity that owns or is responsible for the website. Any links are provided for convenience only. If you decide to visit any linked websites, you agree that you do so at your own risk. Forbidden actions. You are not authorized to (i) to infringe the copyright of this Website, (ii) to tamper with or otherwise interfere or attempt to interfere with the functionality or proper working of the Website or to restrict access to the Website; (iii) make illegal use of the Website or use it for purposes which are illegal; (iv) to attack the Website using malicious software, or use the Website for data mining and (v) otherwise to menace with the Website or its content. No Representations, Guarantees or Warranties. While VCFPS endeavors to provide reliable information and materials, it makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the content of the Website. In addition, it cannot guarantee that the Website will be accessible at all times. The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and may include errors, omissions or other inaccuracies. VCFPS operates the Website from British Columbia, Canada, and makes no representations that materials in the Website are appropriate or available for use in other locations. NEITHER VCFPS NOR VCFPS PERSONNEL AND AFFILIATES MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND with respect to the Website, the Content, it’s quality, accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency, timeliness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property or related rights. NEITHER VCFPS NOR VCFPS PERSONNEL AND AFFILIATES ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMMISSIONS, OR INACCURACIES IN THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT. USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. Limitations of Liability. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VCFPS AND VCFPS PERSONNEL AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE WEBSITE AND THE CONTENT WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR COLLATERAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL VCFPS OR VCFPS PERSONNEL AND AFFILIATES BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES OR OTHER COSTS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, PERSONAL INFURY, PENALTIES, OR OTHER LIABILITIES THAT YOU MAY INCUR, SUFFER, OR BE LIABLE FOR AS A RESULT (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) OF YOUR USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO MAKE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT. To the extent links and external content are based on or displayed in connection with the Website, VCFPS AND THE VCFPS PERSONNEL AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY OF ANY KIND IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH LINKS AND INFORMATION. The foregoing Limitation of Liability shall apply in any action, whether in contract, tort, strict liability or any other actionable claim, even if VCFPS or any VCFPS Personnel and Affiliates had or should have had knowledge of the possibility of such damages or even if such damages were forseeable. Each party acknowledges that the other party has entered into this Agreement relying on the limitations of liability stated herein and that those limitations are an essential part of the Agreement. Obligation to Indemnify. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold VCFPS and VCFPS Personnel and Affiliates harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, loss, and expense (including damage awards, settlement amounts, and reasonable legal fees, brought against VCFPS and/or VCFPS Personnel and Affiliates, arising out of, related to or which may arise from your use of the Website and/or your breach of any term of this Agreement. In Québec, this will include judicial and extra-judicial costs and fees; elsewhere in Canada, legal fees on a solicitor and its own client basis. Applicable Laws. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced according to the laws of the Province of British Columbia. The use of this Website constitutes YOUR express consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the provincial and/or federal courts of the Province of British Columbia. Conflict and Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, any invalid or unenforceable portion shall be severed and the remaining portions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Questions or Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns with regards to the Website, including content that may be available on the website, please contact VCFPS. VCFPS will endeavor to address your concerns. Updated: October 2018 |